The Qwist Hat by Melanie Berg has a fun faux-cable pattern running up the side with an easy to remember zig-zag motif throughout. With the recommended modifications, this hat is slightly slouchy and has enough stretch to fit comfortably even when worn to cover your ears completely (a must!).
*Please note this is for a physical pattern, professionally printed on heavy cardstock*
Recommended Yarn: 1 skein New England Fingering Wool sample was knit using the color "Hydrangea"
There will be enough yarn leftover for the Qwist Mitts!
Needles: US 2.5 and US 4
Gauge: 16 sts and 22 rows = 2"x2" in textured pattern on US 4
Recommended Alterations:
- CO 131 sts
- Work only 5 repeats of textured pattern
- Crown Decrease Rd 1: K7, K29, K7
- Crown Decrease Rd 5: K5, K25, K5
- Crown Decrease Rd 9: K3, K21, K3
- Crown Decrease Rd 13: K1, K17, K1
- Crown Decrease Rd 17: K1, K13, DO NOT k5tog, K2
- Skip Rds 18-25
- Continue pattern as written on Rd 26
